VINTAGE NAVAJO INDIAN TURQUOISE INGOT SILVER BRACELET

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VINTAGE NAVAJO INDIAN TURQUOISE INGOT SILVER BRACELET We stand behind everything we sell 100%. If within 14 days after you receive the item it is not as expected for any reason you may return it for a refund. See our guarantee for more details. We will upon request provide a letter guaranteeing in perpetuity this piece is authentic and as described. Wow, this is something truly wonderful! is a very traditional old 1920's/30's stamped hammered ingot bracelet handmade by Navajo. You can see the hammer marks on the back of the piece as well as the deep and precise stamp-work. Take a look at the whirling logs on the terminal. They are the subtle real deal that is expected in a high end quality collectable piece rather than a piece sold at the train stations. The turquoise is also gem quality with a high polish and a striking blue color. The matrix is a light brown similar to the color seen in high grade #8 turquoise. It is irrisistable! Take a look at the stamp-work because this is a great example of what you should be looking for in a high quality older piece. The shape of this piece is great and really shows that it was hammered and strongly struck. SIZE: 1-1/2" Wide with an inside circumference of 5-5/8" from end to end plus a 1" opening. MATERIALS: Unmarked but tested coin silver and a square natural turquoise. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition with no damage to the silver or turquoise. A lovely natural warm patina and some minor wear display the age of the piece nicely. Simply put, this is a great piece to add to your collection. It has a striking traditional look and is very high quality hammered old ingot. You can't go wring with this investment. I can go on and on about this wonderful piece but will leave you with a quote. "At the present time t are two types of Navajo and Pueblo silver being sold to the white man: silver made as curio... and that made in much smaller quantities, which is heavier with finer design applied by more careful workmanship. This latter type is more than a souvenir." (Adair, 1938) In the past year we have been lucky enough to see older pieces available on the open market allowing prices to decrease. However, they are rapidly being purchased for personal collections and becoming scarcer which is causing prices to rise rapidly. Galleries on and off the web are commanding prices well over $900 for similar pieces some even reaching $2000 and above. We as dealers are spending more and more so that we can provide quality antique pieces. We believe everyone should have an opportunity to collect quality Native American art. Please email me if you have any questions. Our low opening bid on our auction items does not reflect the true value but rather to encourage early bidding. DON'T FORGET TO READ OUR GUARANTEE AND FYI FOR OUR LAYAWAY AND SHIPPING OPTIONS. THANKS FOR SHOPPING. Small Print OUR GUARANTEE: WE BACK-UP EVERYTHING WE SELL WITH A 14 DAY RETURN POLICY . A WRITTEN LETTER WITH THE DESCRIPTION THAT GUARANTEES AUTHENTICITY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please feel free to verify the accuracy of our listing as you see fit. If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will take it back no questions asked within 14 days. We do not refund shipping unless we make a mistake in the listing. We can offer this easy policy because our items are better than described and photographed, plus we know you will LOVE IT. Please view my FEEDBACK, I am very proud of it and want everyone to be comfortable shopping! For more information on how we process returns please visit /policy.html <... read more

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